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Find a Lake County Jail Inmate and Check Current Custody
If someone was arrested in Lake County, Florida, the fastest starting point is the Lake County Sheriff’s Office inmate search. The current public system is a name-based search, rather than an open alphabetical roster, and is intended to help you identify people processed into Lake County Detention Center custody.
This guide brings the practical information together in one place: how to run the search, what to do when no inmate appears, jail and booking contacts, court-case lookup, visitation, personal mail, phone service, commissary deposits, money orders, state-prison transfers and the difference between the Lake County jail in Tavares and Lake Correctional Institution in Clermont.
Information and official resources reviewed October 27, 2026. Custody, bond, court, visitation and vendor information can change, so use the live official record for a same-day decision or payment.
How to Search the Lake County Jail Roster
The Sheriff currently limits the inmate tool to a search by name. That means someone searching for a “Lake County jail roster” should use the same official inmate-search page instead of expecting a complete browsable list of everyone in custody.
- Open the official LCSO inmate search. Use lcso.org/inmate-search.
- Enter the person’s legal name. Start with the name most likely used during booking rather than a nickname.
- Review every plausible result. Common names can return more than one person.
- Compare identifying information. Use available age, sex, arrest date, arresting agency, charge or other booking details rather than relying only on a matching name.
- Open the individual record. Note any booking, inmate, charge, bond, court or case information displayed for the current record.
- Use the court system when the question is about the criminal case. Jail information answers custody questions; the Lake County Clerk answers court-case questions.
What the Inmate Search Can Help You Confirm
| Information | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Name and identifying details | Confirm that the record is for the correct person, especially when the name is common. |
| Arrest date or booking information | Helps distinguish a new arrest from an older custody event. |
| Arresting agency | Shows which law-enforcement agency was connected with the arrest. |
| Charges | Shows allegations associated with the booking. A charge is not proof of guilt or conviction. |
| Booking/inmate number, when shown | Useful when contacting the jail, sending money or preparing approved correspondence. |
| Case or court information, when shown | Use it to continue with the Lake County Clerk’s court-record system. |
| Bond information, when shown | Use it only as a starting point. Verify the current amount, type and any holds before paying. |
Custody information can change quickly. A person may be released, transferred, moved to another agency or have bond conditions changed after you first view the record.
If the Inmate Does Not Appear
A blank search result does not automatically mean the person was never arrested. Work through these possibilities in order:
| Possible reason | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Arrest happened very recently | Allow time for transport, intake, identification and booking, then search again. |
| Name is entered differently | Try the legal surname, alternate spelling, hyphenated name or another known booking-name variation. |
| Person already left county custody | Search the Lake County Clerk court system for the criminal case. |
| Transferred to Florida state prison | Use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search. |
| Federal custody | Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator. |
| You need immediate custody confirmation | Call LCSO Jail and Inmate Information at (352) 742-4000. |
Lake County Detention Center Location and Contacts
551 W. Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778
The jail is operated by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and is located in downtown Tavares near the county judicial complex.
| Need | Contact |
|---|---|
| Jail and inmate information | (352) 742-4000 |
| Booking | (352) 742-4024 |
| Inmate Records | (352) 742-4058 |
| Corrections Administration | (352) 742-4041 |
| Corrections Division Major | (352) 742-4040 |
| Sheriff non-emergency | (352) 343-2101 |
View the current LCSO contact directory.
How to Check Charges, Court Dates, Case Status and Bond
The inmate roster and the criminal court record answer different questions. Use the jail search for current custody and booking information. Use the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for filed criminal cases, docket activity, case status and dispositions.
Micro-step: find the related Lake County criminal case
- Locate the correct inmate first.
- Write down the person’s exact booked name and any case number shown.
- Open the Lake County Court Records Search.
- Accept the site’s terms and choose the case-search option.
- Search using the case number when available, or search by the defendant’s name.
- Open the matching criminal case and review available charges, docket activity, hearings and case status.
- For a certified record or a document unavailable online, use the Clerk’s official records-request process.
The Clerk states that most records from 2003 forward, plus some older records, can be viewed online after confidentiality review. Older or restricted documents may require a formal request.
Lake County Jail vs. Lake Correctional Institution
These are different facilities and use different inmate databases. This is an important local distinction because both names contain “Lake.”
| Facility/system | Use it for | Search |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County Detention Center, Tavares | Recent arrests and people held in Lake County jail custody | LCSO Inmate Search |
| Lake Correctional Institution, Clermont | People in Florida Department of Corrections state-prison custody | Florida DOC Offender Search |
| Federal prison system | Federal inmates | BOP Inmate Locator |
Florida DOC specifically notes that its offender database covers people sentenced to state prison or state supervision; it does not function as the search for people serving only a county-jail sentence.
Lake County Inmate Video Visitation
Lake County Detention Center uses video visitation. Visits can be conducted remotely through Securus or at the Lake County Detention Center Visitation Center.
28129 County Road 561
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 609-2177
| Current published visitation detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Morning | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Afternoon | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Evening | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
| Days | Every day of the week under the current published schedule |
| Free visits | Two free video visits per week at the Visitation Center |
| Maximum visit length | Up to one hour per visit |
| ID | Current government-issued photo ID is required for adult visitors |
The current inmate handbook states that check-in is required one hour before the scheduled visit. Inmates on disciplinary confinement may not be eligible for video visits. Remote visit pricing is controlled by Securus rather than the Sheriff’s Office.
Check current LCSO visitation rules before scheduling.
How to Put Money on a Lake County Inmate Account
An inmate account is created during booking. LCSO currently provides kiosk and online deposit options, and the inmate handbook also lists money orders.
Option 1: jail lobby kiosk
- Located in the front lobby of the Detention Center.
- Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week under the current published instructions.
- Accepts cash of $1 or more and credit/debit cards.
- LCSO currently lists a $2 fee for cash deposits; card fees vary.
Option 2: online commissary deposit
- Open CommissaryDeposit.com.
- Select Florida.
- Select Lake County Sheriff’s Office – Jail.
- Search using the booking number or inmate’s last name.
- Verify that you selected the correct person.
- Enter the deposit amount.
- Review the transaction amount and fee.
- Submit the card payment and retain the confirmation.
The current inmate handbook says cash kiosk deposits made before 4:30 p.m. are normally credited and available by 6:00 p.m. the same day; later cash deposits are processed the following day. Credit/debit deposits may take up to two business days.
Option 3: money order
The handbook allows money orders to be mailed using the inmate’s name and inmate number:
Lake County Detention Center
551 W. Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778
Money-order envelopes should follow the jail’s current labeling and mail instructions. Check the current LCSO inmate handbook before mailing funds.
How to Send Mail to a Lake County Inmate
Routine personal correspondence is now handled through a digital mail process. Personal mail is sent to the Securus Digital Mail Center, scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate.
Personal mail address
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center
Lake County Detention Center
P.O. Box 22997
Tampa, FL 33634
The current handbook states that pictures are limited to five and prohibits material involving threats, coded escape information, illegal correspondence, sexually explicit material, violence, weapons or gang references.
Legal mail and money orders
Legal mail and qualifying money orders continue to go directly to the detention center rather than the personal-mail scanning address.
Lake County Detention Center
551 W. Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778
Legal mail must follow the jail’s privileged-correspondence rules. Do not mix ordinary personal correspondence with a money-order mailing.
Phone Calls, Electronic Messages and Tablets
The Lake County inmate handbook identifies Securus for inmate telephone accounts. Calls are subject to facility rules and monitoring, except qualifying legal calls.
- Securus account/support: 1-800-844-6591
- Electronic messaging: InmateInbox.com
- Messages are monitored under facility rules.
The handbook also states that inmates are issued facility-approved tablets during booking. Tablet access can include approved electronic messaging, inmate requests and grievances, legal research/court access for pro se inmates and approved educational or religious programming. Access can be restricted for misconduct or disciplinary reasons.
Property Pickup After Release or Transfer
The current inmate handbook says approved property pickups take place at the front lobby of Lake County Detention Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. A completed Property Release Form is required.
If an inmate is released before receiving a commissary order, the handbook states that ordered commissary items are held for up to 10 business days. Certain property left after a transfer may require pickup within 30 days.
Need an Older Sheriff or Arrest-Related Record?
The live jail lookup is designed for custody information, not as a permanent archive of every law-enforcement record. Lake County Sheriff’s Central Records handles incident reports, local records checks and other qualifying Sheriff’s Office records.
View LCSO Central Records information.
For an actual criminal court file, use the Lake County Clerk rather than requesting the case through the Sheriff’s records unit.
Related Florida Jail Search Guides
Lake County Florida Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I find someone in Lake County Jail, Florida?
Use the Lake County Sheriff’s Office official inmate search and search by the person’s legal name. Compare available identifying, arrest and charge information before assuming you found the correct person.
2. Does Lake County, Florida have an online jail roster?
LCSO provides an online inmate-search system, but the current tool is search-by-name rather than a fully browsable public roster. Use the official inmate search when checking current Lake County custody.
3. What is the Lake County Jail inmate information phone number?
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office lists (352) 742-4000 for Jail and Inmate Information. Booking is listed separately at (352) 742-4024.
4. Where is the Lake County Detention Center?
Lake County Detention Center is located at 551 W. Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778.
5. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
The person may still be going through transport and booking, the name may be entered differently, or the person may already have been released or transferred. Search again and call (352) 742-4000 if current custody needs to be confirmed.
6. How do I find a Lake County inmate’s court case?
First identify the correct jail record, then use the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Court Records Search. Search by case number when available or by the defendant’s name.
7. How do I visit a Lake County Jail inmate?
Lake County currently uses video visitation. Visits may be remote through Securus or conducted at the Visitation Center at 28129 County Road 561 in Tavares. Check the current schedule and registration rules before visiting.
8. How do I send money to a Lake County inmate?
Current options include the jail lobby kiosk, online deposits through the LCSO-listed CommissaryDeposit service and qualifying money orders. Confirm the inmate name and number before sending funds.
9. Where do I send personal mail to a Lake County inmate?
Personal mail goes to the inmate’s name and inmate number, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center, Lake County Detention Center, P.O. Box 22997, Tampa, FL 33634. Legal mail follows a separate direct-to-jail process.
10. What if the inmate was transferred to a Florida state prison?
Use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search. Lake County Detention Center is a county jail; Lake Correctional Institution and other Florida prisons are part of the separate state correctional system.
Official Resources
A jail booking or listed charge does not establish guilt or prove a conviction. Charges, custody, bond and court status can change. Confirm important decisions through the responsible jail or court.